The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be without the team's leading scorer and rebounder in 2017-18.

Jessica Shepard announced Monday that she intends to transfer ahead of her junior season.

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"Jessica thinks it's in her best interest to leave our program and seek a fresh start at this time," head coach Amy Williams said in a release. "We wish her the best and will try to help her through the process, if she needs it."

No information has been given on where Shepard intends to transfer.

She averaged 18.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest last season.

"Coach Williams and the whole staff have been very supportive of me," Shepard said in the release. "I thank them for giving me some time after the season to make my decision.

"I also want to thank the University of Nebraska and all of my teammates for the support they have given me the past two years. I feel like I have to do what I think is best for me and my future at this time."